Leaders are people whose conception of themselves is absolutely independent of opinion. They never seek approval, thereby never implicitly acknowledging the superiority of others. They have no need to be liked, so they act in the manner that is most consistent with their conception of the best course of action rather than complying with the will of majority. They have no hesitation to express an opinion or be the first to act because they have no fear of being judged inferior for having the "wrong" answer.
People will follow an individual who loves himself unconditionally. Somebody who is bold and assertive and gets what needs to get done done. All while being completely at ease in his skin. Constant external validation is unnecessary.
These traits are rare (and good leaders are rare) because most of us are inherently followers by nature. We follow the bold because they are usually the first to state a course of action. For those of us who may have the disposition to become a strong leader, contemporary culture, with its emphasis on compliance, encourages and shapes followership.
Leaders don't emerge because they were motivated by the rewards of leadership. Individuals who boldly seek their desires become leaders.
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